Director of Data Science and Bioinformatics

Role: Lead and expand the Data Science and Bioinformatics functions supporting Natera's Women's Health and Organ Health product lines. Objectives include building bioinformatics capabilities, establishing scalable AWS cloud infrastructure, and ensuring quality and reproducibility of genomic algorithms for clinical applications. Responsibilities encompass defining the bioinformatics strategy, developing pipelines and validation standards, implementing MLOps and automation frameworks, and leading a team of bioinformaticians and data scientists. Qualifications: MS or Ph.D. in Biostatistics, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or related field; 10+ years in Data Science or Bioinformatics with 5+ years in leadership roles; extensive experience with AWS cloud infrastructure for NGS workflows; strong cross-functional communication skills; proven success developing pipelines supporting commercial products. Preferred skills include experience with regulated environments (CLIA, FDA), MLOps tools (MLflow, Nextflow), and advanced genomic data processing. High-value details: focus on genomics-based algorithms within Women's Health and Organ Health, leadership in a cloud infrastructure setting, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Location: Not specified, likely hybrid or remote.